Crane Preventive Maintenance Programs
We will customize a preventive maintenance program that will reduce down time so you can get the optimum use out of your lifting equipment. D & S Hoist and Crane and its employees will work with you to create a maintenance program to help avoid costly emergency repairs and down time. Our experienced staff will develop a program based on your needs, industries standards, and OSHA recommendations.
A comprehensive inspection combined with a custom PM program will identify trouble spots before they become a problem. The PM program will include the following:
- Inspections of all wear items for signs of excessive wear or fatigue
- Load chains or wire ropes
- All components requiring lubrication
- Checking gear-boxes for proper levels
- Checking control stations for safe operation
- Inspect all structure and support for safe operation
- Test brakes for proper operation and adjust as needed
- Confirm all limit switches and safety devices
- Inspect all contactors and replace tips as needed
- Inspect and lube load hooks and other lifting devices
A Customized Preventive Maintenance Program can save you MONEY!!!
- Avoid costly down time
- Catch wear items before they become a problem
- Maintain permanent records of your crane maintenance required by OSHA
- Perform adjustments and minor repairs to get optimal performance out of your crane
- Reduce long term maintenance cost by catching the problems early
